Moody Foundation Commits $1 Billion for Education in Texas
Also, the Mellon Foundation committed an additional $250 million to continue grant making through its Monuments Project, and Blue Meridian Partners, with support from the Ballmer Group, has awarded $150 million to back efforts that increase social and economic mobility for young people and families.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Open Society Foundations Commits $50 Million to Women and Youth Groups’ Work on Democracy
The money will support nonprofits working on a wide range of issues impacting these groups, including reproductive justice, climate change, voting, and gun safety.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
FedEx Founder Fred Smith Pledges $50 Million to Renovate Athletics Stadium
Plus, three other higher education institutions — Oregon State University, Evangel University, and Luther College — and two health-care organizations landed eight-figure gifts from big donors.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
J.M. Kaplan Fund Names New Executive Director
Also, the Arc of the United States picked a U.S. Department of Education leader as its next CEO, and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation has tapped a new U.S. racial-justice director.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Can a Nonprofit Help Lawmakers Understand A.I.?
The Horizon Institute for Public Service aims to bridge the gap between the worlds of policy and emerging tech, like A.I., by creating a pipeline of tech-savvy public servants.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
A management scholar says it appears that OpenAI’s board sought to exercise the “duty of obedience,” which obliges them to act in the interest of the organization’s mission.
By Alnoor Ebrahim
The Conversation
GivingTuesday Results Are Flat; Nonprofits Raise $3.1 Billion
The number of donors who gave declined by 10 percent compared with last year.
By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress
Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Awards $117.6 Million to Help Homeless Families
Also, the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions commit to $50 million for clean water; and a $30 million grant for a cancer center at Health Crown Point hospital, in Indiana.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Charlie Munger, Big Donor and Warren Buffett’s Business Partner, Has Died
The influential investor gave more than $500 million during his lifetime, primarily to build university student housing.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Fears That Charities Can’t Handle MacKenzie Scott Donations Are Unfounded, Study Finds
Concerns that the recipients of large, unrestricted grants from the billionaire philanthropist would experience negative consequences have turned out to be untrue. Instead, nonprofits report expanded programs and more financial stability.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor